Aerospace Option Program | Windward Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingScienceReading ComprehensionActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingOperations AnalysisWritingSpeaking

Knowledge

Engineering and TechnologyMathematicsDesignPhysicsComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Written ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionMathematical ReasoningNear Vision

Tasks

Formulate mathematical models or other methods of computer analysis to develop, evaluate, or modify
Plan or conduct experimental, environmental, operational, or stress tests on models or prototypes of
Formulate conceptual design of aeronautical or aerospace products or systems to meet customer requir
Develop and test autonomous systems for uncrewed aerospace vehicles.
Develop software for aerospace systems.

Technology

Computer aided manufacturing CAM softwareDevelopment environment softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareObject or component oriented development software

Tools

Acoustic emissions systemsAnechoic chambersArgon-ion lasersAtomic force microscopesAxial flow compressor facilitiesAxial flow research fansAxial flow turbinesCenterless grindersCluster computersComputer numerical controlled CNC milling machinesDigital oscilloscopesDigital pressure gaugesDigital voltmeters DVMElectronic flight instrument systems EFISElectronic pressure scanners

Work Values

Working ConditionsRecognitionIndependenceAchievementSupportRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium17-2011.00	Aerospace Engineers	title_inference	$134,830 median$205,850 top	+6.01%	440

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Mathematical models and computer analysis methods — develop and refine with reduced oversight to evaluate design alternatives for aerospace systems against customer specifications.
Experimental and operational test plans — formulate and coordinate for aircraft models or prototypes, adapting procedures based on observed results in a testing environment.
Conceptual design proposals for aeronautical products — prepare independently by synthesizing customer requirements and applicable environmental regulations.
Technical problem investigations — lead resolution efforts for customer-reported issues on aerospace vehicles, coordinating findings with cross-functional engineering teams.
Engineering handbooks, bulletins, and technical specifications — author clearly and accurately for use by engineering staff and program management.
CAD and analytical software suites — use proficiently to model, simulate, and assess aerospace component performance under varying operational conditions.
Design conformance reviews — conduct against engineering principles, quality standards, and regulatory requirements, producing documented evaluation reports.
Production cost and schedule criteria — incorporate into design development activities to balance performance objectives with program constraints on mid-scale aerospace projects.
Systems evaluation methods — apply to assess overall aerospace system performance against defined operational and environmental benchmarks.
Configuration management software — use to track design changes and maintain version control across iterative aerospace product development cycles.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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